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Why Are Gay Men Still Getting Infected?

Why Are Gay Men Still Getting Infected?

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To help determine why HIV infection rates still remain high among gay and bisexual men -- the demographic group hardest hit by HIV in the United States and other Western nations -- researchers in Seattle recently analyzed survey data from more than 400 gay men, 32 of whom were recently infected. The analysis, reported in the American Journal of Public Health,, shows that unprotected casual sex continues to be strongly linked with HIV transmission, particularly when meeting partners at bathhouses, sex clubs, bars, clubs, or online. Crystal meth use was walso strongly linked with an increase in unsafe sex and heightened HIV risk. Newer, better efforts to promote condom use in venues where gay men meet are needed to help encourage safer behaviors between casual sex partners, the researchers conclude.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.